Armenian-British Business Chamber opens in YerevanJune 3, 2010 - 19:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The official opening ceremony of the Armenian-British Business Chamber (ABBC) took place in Yerevan on June 3. Chairman of the Armenian-British Connect and member of ABBC Board Hayk Harutyunyan said that the idea on ABBC establishment aroused one year ago, and due to huge efforts of allies its registration in Yerevan became possible. “The Chamber will serve as a multifunctional platform for the British and international business, as well as it will facilitate the Armenian-British business and economic ties,” Harutyunyan said. ABBC was established by 14 members – Armenian and British companies operating in Armenia. According to Harutyunyan, the Chamber will represent interests of its members in both Armenian and British governmental structures. “Though the bilateral relations are limited currently, there are sound grounds for their further development,” he stressed, adding that ABBC activity will be aimed also at stimulating international investment programs in Armenia. In his turn, UK Ambassador to Armenia Charles Lonsdale noted that ABBC will allow its participants to learn more about Armenia and will provide needed information and support. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |